State grant to fund new visitors brochure

The Libby Area Chamber of Commerce plans to print 20,000 copies of a visitors guide in March promoting the region to people considering a visit or relocation.

Moses Lakes council votes to fund animal shelter

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake City Council approved up to $1 million in funding for a new facility for Grant County Animal Outreach. Council Member David Skaug was the only dissenting vote in the 6-1 approval.

The Latest: Serbian man gets 3 years for not staying home

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Looking Back for May 5

Looking Back for May 5

The Latest: Church of England advising smaller weddings

LONDON (AP) — The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 227,000 people and killed more than 9,300. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or those with existing health problems. More than 84,500 people have recovered so far, mostly in China.

Officials: Parking deck in Atlanta experiences 2nd collapse

ATLANTA (AP) — A concrete slab at a parking deck under construction in Atlanta collapsed Saturday — the second collapse at the site in as many days — sending a worker trying to shore up the structure plunging several stories below, authorities said.

Republican Idaho legislator introduces late-session Texas-style immigration bill

Bill would allow local law enforcement to arrest non-U.S. citizens for entering Idaho without legal authority outside of ports of entry

Rep. Vito Barbieri, R-Dalton Gardens, also told Crane to correct the fiscal note on the bill, but Barbieri voted for introducing the bill. Crane did say he would provide an updated fiscal note in time for the bill to receive a full hearing.

Myanmar leader blames joblessness for deadly mining tragedy

HPAKANT, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi expressed sadness Friday over a landslide at a jade mining site in the country’s north that took at least 172 lives, blaming the tragedy on joblessness.

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Silver Angels bring Christmas cheer to Silver Ridge Care during final event

Wearing a festive Mickey Mouse Santa hat, Brenda Jorgensen smiled as she watched the Lake City Tappers perform at Silver Ridge Care. Her smile grew even bigger when Santa Claus — played by Navy veteran and jolly old soul Dave Sheldon — stopped by to say hi and deliver her a gift bag lovingly filled with calendars, candy, cards and other items collected by the Silver Angels for the Elderly. "I like them," Jorgensen quietly said, still grinning.

Briefs: Rams' Johnston again wins Gatorade honor

Reynolds Johnston, the 6-foot-6 senior who led Missoula Loyola to a record-tying third straight State B boys basketball championship last weekend, has again been named the Gatorade Player of the Year for Montana.

Wallace Food Bank needs helping hand

Wallace Food Bank need has increased in recent months

Wallace Food Bank needs helping hand

Wallace Food Bank need has increased in recent months

Going-to-the-Sun Road construction tops $110M

Work could be completed in Glacier National Park as early as this fall or summer 2013

Work on the Going-to-the-Sun Road has topped $110 million and there's still about $50 million to $60 million left to be completed, Glacier National Park superintendent Chas Cartwright said.

'Not me' top contender for GOP veep spot

WASHINGTON - Tag. I'm not it.

Keep the public vote on nuclear energy

Forty years ago, the Montana voters passed Initiative 80 (I-80). This initiative empowered Montanans with the right to vote for or against allowing any nuclear generating facility in Montana.

Haunts galore at LPOHS haunted house

Everything gets a little spookier after dark as Lake Pend Oreille High School holds its annual haunted house today, Saturday and on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Judith 'Judy' Johnson Halama, 77

Judith “Judy” Johnson Halama, 77 of Whitefish, passed away June 10, 2024.

Happenings: Fill the Shelves, Ferndale Firefighters fundraiser, 'Legally Blonde'

Fill the Shelves, Ferndale Firefighters fundraiser, 'Legally Blonde'

The Latest: Michigan Gov. Whitmer toughens mask requirement

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has toughened a requirement to wear masks during the coronavirus pandemic, mandating businesses open to the public deny service or entry to customers who refuse to wear one.

VETERANS PRESS: Vietnam War veterans health issues

VA provides support for Agent Orange exposure and its related health issues

It’s important to understand the health care needs of Vietnam War Veterans because of the long-term effects of military service during the Vietnam War era. If you served during the Vietnam War, including Veterans who served on Blue Water Navy vessels or Coast Guard ships, you may be at risk of certain health conditions. Understanding these needs will allow you to receive better care.